McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom

Foner, Reconstruction

Donald et al, Why the North Won the Civil War

Linderman, Embattled CourageInternet Handouts

Course Objectives

Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental chronology,terms, events, and historical figures in the history of the Civil War and Reconstruction (as presented in lectures and readings). More important, students should learn to analyze and describe general historical themes and interpretive controversies related to this subject.

Course Requirements

A full schedule of lectures and assignments is attached. Study sheets will be given for the exam. The Exam will consist of objective sections and one essay question of the student's choice. Students should raise questions or initiate discussion at any time during class hours. Students should notify the instructor before class if they have to miss a day or leave early. Make-up exams will only be given to students who provide valid excuses prior to the start of the exam (leave a message). All make-up exams will be more difficult than the scheduled exams and must be taken before the final. A student requesting special testing or classroom accommodations is encouraged to meet with the instructor as soon as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be considered early in the quarter. Handouts will be provided for all short paper assignments. Failure to hand in serious papers for any assignment will result in a grade of E in the course. Late papers will be penalized a grade level (A to A-) for each day they are late and even when they have reached E must still be handed in prior to the end of the course and be C level to pass the class. Attendance will be taken regularly and be the most important factor in your participation grade. In form the professor ahead of time about any absences. No excuses needed—a missed class is a missed class, but effort and serious attention to your class responsibilities will be noted for participation. Improvement will be factored into your final grade, but grades are not curved and I will not assign extra-credit work. The grading scale used in this course is (100pts.): 95-100=A, 90-94 A-, 86-89=B+, 83-85=B, 80-83=B-, 79-76=C+, 73-75=C, 70-73=C-, 60-69=D, 59 or below = E.

Grading

Short Papers 25% (graduate students may have more specific questions and extra reading)Participation/improvement 25%Midterm Exam: 25%Research Paper: 25% (graduate students papers will be longer)

Attendance: Will be taken every day and count heavily toward participation

Sep 4 NO CLASS 6 New Theories of Civil War and Reconstruction 8 Civil War on Film Read All of Why the North WonSep 11 Causes of the War 13 First Paper Due Discuss Why the North 15 Causes of the War Battle Cry xvii-170Sep 18 1860 20 Southern Revolt 22 Second Secession Battle Cry 202-339

Sep 25 Resources and Strategy 27 Bull Run and Shiloh 29 Why did they charge like that? Read all of Linderman

Oct 2 Naval and other Wars 4 The North in the East 6 PAPER DUE ON LINDERMAN DISCUSS